Shelley family

The Shelley family (Gylic transcription: Şeli) is a Gylian family of Allamunnae–Shalumite descent, that has been active in politics, business, and the arts. Famed for their wealth and sophistication, they have been described as "patricians" and "aristocrats" of post-war Gylias.

History

The Shelley family is of mixed Allamunnae and Shalumite descent, and resided in what became Alscia after the Cacerta-Xevden War.

The first members to bring the family into the upper echelons of Alscian society were Henry and Beatrice Shelley. They both managed the Royal Concert Hall in Etra, and Henry also served on the Legislative Council as a member of the National Unity Party.

Henry and Beatrice had two daughters: Irene, later a renowned Gauchic illustrator, and Susan, later famed as Gylias' greatest record producer, arranger, and composer of art music.

After Alscia voted to join the Free Territories, the family initially moved to Molise, to escape the Liberation War, and subsequently to the Northern States. They remained there for most of the war, and then returned to Gylias.

In post-war Gylias, the family was renowned for its sophistication, elegant image, and affluence. They were metaphorically described as Gylian patricians or aristocrats — since the Constitution of Gylias forbids titles of nobility —, and had a reputation as style icons and personifications of socialised luxury.

Due to their extensive involvement and influence in the arts, they have also been nicknamed "artistic royalty".

Notable members

• Henry Shelley (1894–1985), manager of the Royal Concert Hall of Alscia, member of the Legislative Council (1920–1936) and Senate (1962–1976) for the National Unity Party.
• Beatrice Shelley (1895–1985), manager of the Royal Concert Hall of Alscia, businesswoman. Wife of Henry Shelley.
• Irene Shelley (1924–2017), illustrator. Daughter of Henry and Beatrice.
• Susan Shelley (1926–2016), record producer, arranger, composer, audio engineer, and musician. Daughter of Henry and Beatrice.